Veterans and active-duty military members can find free food and other promotions at restaurants across the country on Veterans Day, Nov.11.
Some offers also give customers a reason to return for another deal later.About 30 restaurant brands are included in Dinova's 2026 Veterans Day Dining Guide, according to Alison Quinn, the company's Florida-based president. The guide is in its fifth year and includes national and regional chains like Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Hooters, Outback Steakhouse and Red Lobster.102-YEAR-OLD NAVY VETERAN STILL CRAVES HOT WINGS AFTER 102 COMBAT MISSIONS IN KOREA: 'I MIGHT MAKE IT TO 115'"What we're starting to see now is it's going beyond Veterans Day, to try to give back to the vets in a way that is more meaningful," Quinn told Fox News Digital."Just not about one day but come back and we'll give you something again."Quinn pointed to California-based Hoffman Hospitality Group, which is offering select meals to veterans and a $10 bonus card for a future visit.
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is among the group's brands.The Veterans Day Dining Guide is a compilation of restaurants offering free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty military.(iStock)Outback Steakhouse is offering a complimentary Bloomin' Onion and soft drink, along with a meal offer for a return visit, she said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTEROther deals listed in the guide include 10 free boneless wings and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings, a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger at Red Robin, free shrimp at Red Lobster and a free All-American Smash at Smashburger.Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is among the restaurants offering certain meals for free to veterans on Nov.
11.(Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)Dinova started the guide to share offers with veterans and, in some cases, active-duty military personnel, Quinn said.
The company's business dining network includes about 25,000 restaurants and 600 corporate partners, she said...